Setting a Christmas Goal

A couple weeks ago, my fourth-period student Mr. Read Aloud suggested I set a Christmas goal regarding the acquisition of blue dots on my website. Yesterday, we talked about it in class.

The number of dots has increased -- especially in New England -- but my goal is to have the blue dots multiply by people recommending that their friends and family read my blogs and online novella... so even though True Crime Lover, Mr. Read Aloud, Say "Yes" to Dalmatians, and Serious Gamer all initially suggested that I attempt to secure a reader in each of the fifty states, The Smile and Poseidon, Jr., were like, "No, Ms. Meeson. That's not a realistic goal. Aim for two or three readers in ten different cities." And so that is what we're doing.

The cities are:

1. Austin, TX

2. Nashville, TN

3. Asheville, NC

4. Chicago, IL

5. Burlington, VT

6. Los Angeles, CA

7. Denver, CO

8. Las Vegas, NV

9. Seattle, WA

10. Columbus, OH

11. Billings, MT

I added an eleventh possibility (Billings) just because I've always loved Montana and wrote an excellent report on it when I was in the fourth grade. So... Billings has rather randomly been added to the list.

If you know anyone in these locations, please encourage them to check out my website, sign up for blog notifications, and read my weekly chapters. And just as importantly, if they like what they read, tell them to inform a friend!

Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate all you've done and continue to do regarding my love of writing. Without you, it would be pointless to put my thoughts down on paper (or post them online), so it obviously means the world to me that you're willing to read my creations!